1. Rise of Nazi Germany Weimar Republic
Established 2 days before end of WWI
weak democracy
Faced enormous problems
Signed Versailles Treaty
“stabbed in the back”
Scapegoat
Inflation and Great Depression

2. Adolph Hitler Joined the army during WWI-
emerged as an extreme nationalist
Settled in Munich, Germany-
very powerful speaker
By 1921 gained control of the
National Socialist German
Worker’s Party- NAZI Party

3. Growth of Nazi Power Party grew rapidly
Wild, emotional speeches by Hitler
Uprising in Munich – Hitler thrown in jail
Mein Kampf – “My Struggle”
Appeal of the Nazi Party
Benefits to peasants
Support from wealthy business
leaders provided free meals
and companionship
People found hope in order,
unity and national strength
1932 Paul Von Hindenburg (German Prez) – made Hitler Chancellor

4. The Third Reich Hindenburg died in 1934 Fuhrer Totalitarian Rule
Campaign against Jews
Nurenburg Laws 1935
Economic Recovery
Plans for Expansion

5. SA – Assault detachment
(originally from WWI)
Gestapo – used as
primary agency for the
persecution of the Jews

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8. Adolf Hitler
“Germany will either be a world power or will not be at all.” Adolf Hitler